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Patrick the Pug

Released Feb 15, 2019 1h 34m Comedy List
37% Tomatometer 35 Reviews 60% Popcornmeter 100+ Ratings
A teacher's life gets turned upside down when she inherits her grandmother's cute but mischievous pug.
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Its pugnacious protagonist is certainly adorable, but the thoroughly formulaic Patrick will only give paws to the most pup-obsessed film fans.

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Kimber Myers Los Angeles Times Though the family-friendly comedy has all the good intentions of a motivational puppy poster, it unfortunately also has the same level of intelligence and plot. Feb 14, 2019 Full Review Frank Scheck Hollywood Reporter A film has to have something going for it, like a plot, instead of just relying on an adorable animal. Feb 14, 2019 Full Review Courtney Howard Variety Though the narrative tends to be a touch too simplistic for most grown-ups, and lacks enough riotous dog action for the little ones, there's enough bite to make things worthwhile for those who just want to enjoy a sweet, wholesome dog movie. Feb 13, 2019 Full Review Alix Turner Ready Steady Cut Sarah Francis is about to start a new teaching job when first her boyfriend dumps her, and then her grandmother dies, leaving her Patrick, a prized and pampered pug. A Disney dud. Rated: 1/5 Jan 31, 2021 Full Review Jennie Kermode Eye for Film Everybody deals with grief differently, but anyone who has experience bereavement will find something to connect with in Patrick. Rated: 3.5/5 Aug 28, 2020 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews A friendly pug comedy with no bite. Rated: C+ Feb 23, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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David P I only saw part of it, but that was enough. It is an unhappy mix of Bridget Jones reincarnated as a teacher, and a dog film. If you love dogs, you might well love the film. I do not, and I did not find the pug to be interesting anyway. A lackluster story and a somewhat annoying female lead put the lid on this film. Good family entertainment, as they say, but not for me. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 06/09/24 Full Review Linda J This movie is an adorably hilarious film worth watching over and over when you need a feel good movie after a bad day. Patrick the Pug tried to steal the movie from Beattie Edmondson, but he couldn't. Her comedic timing is too good. However, the dog is great also. Watch it free on Chicken Soup for the Soul. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/09/24 Full Review Audience Member Best pug movie ever! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/14/23 Full Review Audience Member I thought it was ok overall as it offered few laughs for a comedy and just seemed to be too manufactured. Beattie Edmunson wasn't that enjoyable as an actress and the pug wasn't cute or adorable for a dog movie. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/13/23 Full Review Audience Member It was Ok to watch with a good soundtrack throughout. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/21/23 Full Review Audience Member At the end of day 900 of quarantine (or so it seemed), I decided to put on a fun family movie my eleven year old might like. About ten minutes in, which started out decently, she disappeared to her room and stayed there (turns out she was the smart one). After reading some of the reviews I have come to the realization that I either have no sense of humor or I just do not understand British humor. Which is strange because I grew up with Benny Hill, Monty Python and Dudley Moore etc etc. and I loved it! Someone please help me out, am I missing something with this movie? I doubt there has ever been a more formulaic and predictable movie as this one. Add to that terrible acting and you have yourself contemplating what just happened to the last 940 minutes of your life (or so it seems, actually 94). The look on her face on the movie poster? That's how I felt watching this. Half a star is generous. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A teacher's life gets turned upside down when she inherits her grandmother's cute but mischievous pug.
Director
Mandie Fletcher
Producer
Vanessa Davies, Paul de Vos
Screenwriter
Vanessa Davies, Paul de Vos, Mandie Fletcher
Distributor
Screen Media Films
Production Co
Fred Films
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 15, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 12, 2019
Runtime
1h 34m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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